Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 34th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mom of fallen officer Larry Lasater
November 15, 2010

I was just a kid who helped out my Grandmother at Gene's barbeque in Dinwiddie County. I watched all the Troopers come in daily to eat and exchange equipment between shifts. Your death greatly affected my family. When I told my Grandmother (Minnie Maitland) I was joining the PD she said, she wanted me to be like Trooper Fisher. Thanks for being an inspiration and an example to so many.

J D JENKINS
VBPD 640 RET
June 23, 2009

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
April 8, 2008

We tried to save you but failed. I have never forgotten you or that event. God bless your wife and daughter.

Doug Matthews
NC Highway Patrol
April 5, 2008

Daddy,
I love you and miss you. You are my hero and inspiration to live life to the fullest. I'll never forget the memories. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with me in the short time we had together. I can't wait to see you again when this life is done.

Alicia
daughter
March 14, 2008

You are remembered today and thank you Sir for your service

Pat Van Den Berghe, Manchester, NH
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
November 28, 2007

I went thru AIT at Ft. Gordon, Georgia with him in
1967 and bunked near him so I got to know him. He
was an outstanding young man and I knew he had a
great future ahead of him. What a tragedy and loss
for his family and friends. I was looking at our
training picture from Ft. Gordon and located him in
the picture. May he rest in eternal peace.

P.G. Gentrup
Rising Sun, Indiana

P.G. Gentrup
Fellow soldier
January 11, 2007

MY BROTHER, 30 YEARS AGO TODAY, HEAVEN RECIEVED ANOTHER HERO. GONE, BUT NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS THOSE THAT STILL MISS AND LOVE YOU. REST IN PEACE.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.
November 15, 2006

On angels ...
"The wings ain't anything but a uniform, that's all. When they're the field so to speak they always wear them." - Taken from Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

Garland ... 30 years today. I remember my bossman telling me about the incident. He actually had to examine the firearms evidence for your case. He felt really bad for you and your family. Life can be so unfair, especially for the good guys. You're not forgotten ...

November 15, 2006

Rest easy, Brother; you will never be forgotten.

Sgt. Barbara L. Beland
Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, IN
November 15, 2005

I wish I could have had a chance to have met you. I have been fortunate enough to have worked with some officers that knew you. Your sacrifices are not unnoticed and you remain here with us in our hearts. HEROES LIVE FOREVER. Respectfully,
Your Great Nephew
Aaron C. Fisher
Serving since 06-2001

Private Aaron C. Fisher
BWXT Police Department
August 14, 2005

Continue to watch over all of us in blue.

December 26, 2004

Rest easy, Brother; you are not forgotten.

Sgt. Barbara L. Beland
Monroe Co. Sheriff Dept. Bloomington, IN USA
November 15, 2004

In honor of Trooper Fisher, thank you for your sacrifice. You are not forgotten.

M. Bartholme
Richmond (VA) Police Department
July 29, 2004

"The guardian angels of life sometimes fly so high as to be beyond our sight, but they are always looking down upon us."
- Jean Paul Richter

Hi Garland,
You're not forgotten here in North Carolina. Rest in peace.
November 15, 2003

Anonymous
November 14, 2003

I was a rookie when I attended your service. I have never forgotten it, or the tragedy that happened. I hope that your family is doing well. Jesus Loves You, Troop! So do we.

Retired Officer RB Wade
Richmond, VA., Police
August 28, 2003